I'm not sure where to put this, but I thought others might want it documented. I spent some time tonight figuring out how to use the NFS automounter that comes in NeXTSTEP, and here's how I got it working in NS 2.1.

I edited /etc/fstab with the entry I wanted to have. NeXT made a couple of changes: the regular mount command ignores items with a mountpoint of "/Net" and an option of "net"; these two things are what tell the automounter to operate on the mount.

Sample fstab entry:

Code:

HOSTNAME:/mount /Net nfs rw,net 0 0

With that fstab entry, the automounter mounts at /Net/HOSTNAME/mount. This directory can of course be accessed either via Terminal or GUI.

I'm mostly putting this here so that when I google it again in the future, I find it. I just thought others might find it useful too._________________My NeXTs:
NeXT Computer prototype (68030-25 x2, 68040-25)
Two NeXTstations (68040-25)
All mono

Note that this is specifically for use with Previous (note the 10.0.2.15 address).

The NeXT still complains during boot of not having a network, even with ethernet connected, but once it is booted, I can access my NFS directories._________________My NeXTs:
NeXT Computer prototype (68030-25 x2, 68040-25)
Two NeXTstations (68040-25)
All mono